Even if you're lucky to be endowed with loads of money, your New York abode is likely crazy cramped. Out of deep affection for the city's tiny apartment dwellers, we called in expert Nina Freudenberger to provide tips on how to make the most of small spaces. As the president and chief decorator of Haus Interior, Freudenberger has the experience and enthusiasm to counter urbanites' claustrophobia with chic, innovative designs.
Meats topped with more meats! Deep-fried anything! Sure, these 10 fat-filled foods aren’t going to go over well with your doctor, but sometimes it feels good to be bad.
Do you love booze? What about dessert? Then you're in luck, because at these five spots you can satisfy your sweet tooth while getting a buzz on, thanks to these delicious spiked treats.
As the cost of oil skyrockets, taking a road trip or flying across the country looks less and less appealing. From checking into a posh hotel to canoeing across Brooklyn, check out these six great ways to feel like you are on vacation without ever leaving the city.
You may not be an ace mixologist, but you want to bartend professionally at least once before you die. No problem--at these five New York bars, anyone can be a guest bartender, and all you have to do is bring your entourage along to buy drinks. So send out a mass text to 50 of your nearest and dearest and tell them to put on their drinking shoes--and bring lots of cash.
The French have their croissants; the Italians, their pastas; and we Americans, our burgers. Yes, even in the foodie metropolis that is New York City, a good burger is revered above all else. And where the options abound, so do the opinions on the best of breed. Recently, we asked locals in Union Square for their thoughts, and--in true New York fashion--the answers were as varied as the city's residents.
Labor Day was born when, a century or so ago, some generous soul decided to give the working man an official day off once a year. Even the hardest working New Yorkers take a break to celebrate this federal holiday that marks the end of summer and makes us put our whites away. Use our guide to optimize the weekend fun with local events, activities and the best outdoor restaurants and bars.
From discount to deluxe, bourgeois to boutique, get the lowdown on where to stay in New York with our guide to the latest and greatest hotels.
Whether you need a massage, a facial or a trim of the tresses (and toenails), you'll find the beauty services you're looking for at these top salons and spas.
Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a cold summer brew. We go beyond Budweiser by talking to the good folks at five of our favorite beer bars about what they like to drink when the temperature rises.
From luxe boutiques and edgy outlets to trendy houseware emporiums, find the latest shops to take New York by storm.
Do $5 gas prices have you down? Forget your gas-guzzling vehicle and take public transportation to these fantastic food finds. You’ll be rewarded with flavorful--and, thankfully, affordable--finds.
There's plenty to do in New York from dusk till dawn, but without an intravenous caffeine drip, you won't be able to do it all. Use our time-saving guide to narrow the list of world-famous restaurants, time-honored bars, hotels and destination sites.
Ah, lobster rolls--the hot dogs of the sea. Everyone has their favorite spot to eat one, but which seafood restaurant really has the best lobster roll? We eat at five of New York's most popular for the crustacean-laden treats and judge for ourselves.
New York is paradise for the under and unemployed set (so much to do!), but it ain’t cheap. So forget searching out that new job and exploit the city’s bar and restaurant deals instead. As a former taxpayer, you deserve that free slice of pizza and bottomless glass of wine as much as the rest of us do.
